Lux Pascal is making her feature film debut in 'Miss Carbón,' a Netflix drama based on the true story of Carlita Rodríguez, a trans woman who broke barriers in 2008 by becoming the first female coal miner in Argentina’s Río Turbio.
While still early in her film career, Lux is already thinking about where she wants to go next. And she’s not thinking small. “I feel so connected to her, both physically and mentally, and how she becomes Phoenix because she’s corrupted by the world,” she told The Hollywood Reporter, speaking about her dream role, Jean Grey from the 'X-Men' franchise.
The character, famously portrayed by Famke Janssen and later Sophie Turner, has been a central figure in the 'X-Men' universe. Lux’s interest in the role proves she is a big fan of the MCU and a proud sister, as her brother is preparing for the highly anticipated release of his debut as Reed Richards in the upcoming 'Fantastic Four' production.
However, her ambitions go beyond superhero films. “I would really love to kill an elf,” she joked to THR, referencing her dream to join 'The Lord of the Rings' universe. She’s also got her eye on horror, and is already leading 'Love & Chaos,' a romantic comedy currently filming in Montreal.
Her brother, Pedro Pascal, has been one of her loudest supporters. “There’s something very, very few people have — talent and skill that is married with a camera that is in love with your face,” he said in the same interview. “She has that. I am stunned when I see her act in a close-up. I’m not surprised, just stunned. Like seeing Michelle Pfeiffer’s first close-up in 'Tequila Sunrise.'”
Pedro continues to show support and admiration for Lux in her personal and professional life. “He says, ‘At the end of the day, you just have to be yourself, and that’s when the world really starts coming together for you,’” she shared about their dynamic.
“I was a little bit afraid of it because I really wanted to expand my possibilities as an actress,” she said about her role in 'Miss Carbon.' Her fears eased after meeting Carlita Rodríguez in person. “When I met her, I was mesmerized by this air of disappointment of how the world has treated her,” she said. “I didn’t want to shy away from showing how sometimes that sadness is just impossible to hide.”